Source: The American Prospect
by David Dayen
“The biggest question in America right now is whether Donald Trump and Elon Musk will abide by restrictions on their power from the coequal branches of government. Thus far, Congress has pleaded nolo contendere to presidential challenge to its authority, standing by idly as agencies authorized by Congress (that can only be unauthorized by Congress) are simply deleted, as spending appropriated by Congress is rescinded. Even half-decent ideas like no longer losing money by making pennies are being commandeered by the president, even as Article I of the Constitution literally gives Congress the exclusive authority ‘To coin Money.’ The primary refuge at the moment for those who want to stop the slide into authoritarian rule by diktat is the courts. Given the rightward tilt of the ultimate arbiter of such disputes, the Supreme Court, that is not encouraging.” (02/11/25)
https://prospect.org/justice/2025-02-11-will-trump-continue-to-defy-court-orders/